NissanSentra2003
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  3. 2003
  4. Power Train

2003 Nissan Sentra Power Train Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
150–400k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 1, 2019 · 76,500 miles

    Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control

    I was driving and the car shifted itself from a low gear to a very high gear, leaving me with no torque. The next gear wouldnt lock-in until rpms hit redline, and even then it would feel like its slipping, or maybe its in overdrive gear(4th) when it should be in 3rd.. And also the transmission would not shift down until i came to a complete stop... This is very dangerous when youre on the freeway, because the car…

    ODI 11282272

  • July 14, 2019 · 185,878 miles

    Power Train

    The computer on the car is messed up and keeps turning the check engine light on for p0444 and had a shop check it and replace the part and it's still coming on. It wil trip the code sitting in neutral and or driving less then 5 miles.

    ODI 11256172

  • August 7, 2014 · 131,892 miles

    Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train

    Car while in drive will stall and idle. Car also has completely shut off while driving and has continuously occurred intermittently. Multiple engine codes have came on and repairs have been completed but the issue continues. At this time crankshaft, and cam sensor have been replaced. It has been suggested that transmission be replaced and is currently in process. Reading up on this issue appears there is a recall…

    ODI 10693115

  • March 4, 2009 · 64,255 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle hesitated, vibrated, and misfired when shifting from second to third gear. Suddenly, the rpm's increased excessively high when the gears were shifted downward. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The…

    ODI 10261565